Joe Purvis

Joe Purvis is a licensed clinical social worker practicing with licensure in Florida and Alabama and more than two decades of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, and depression. His additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, family and communication problems, fatherhood concerns, first responder and veteran issues, sexual assault and abuse, and mood and social anxiety concerns. He communicates in English and holds credentials LICSW and LCSW.

Purvis frames his work around the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can support change. He emphasizes support and empowerment, encouraging the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and to take first steps toward change. He aims to collaborate with people facing difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, isolation, and grief, and those navigating questions of life purpose or reconciliation like forgiveness.

His professional background spans 22 years and includes licensure identifiers AL LICSW 4375C and FL LCSW SW25125. He presents himself as a practitioner available to work with adults dealing with a range of emotional and situational challenges tied to his listed specialties and focus areas.